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#1 Brennan Ingram

Position: IF
Height: 5-6
Year: Senior
Hometown: Battle Ground, Wash.
Previous Schools: Battleground H.S.

2008: Started 29 of the 32 games he appeared in and batted .273...Banged out 27 hits in 99 at-bats including six doubles...Knocked in eight runs and scored 13 runs for the Cavs...Batted .333 in 36 at-bats with runners in scoring position.

2007: Made 13 starts and appeared in 26 games in first CU season...Batted .214 in 56 charged plate appearances...Had a two-hit game and a homer versus Pacific Lutheran on Feb. 23...Scored five runs and tallied six RBI during the season.

Personal: Transfer from Dana College...Three-year letterwinner playing in the infield for Battle Ground High School...Captured all-league and team MVP honors while playing for the Tigers... Born March 26, 1987...Son of Marianne and Randy Ingram...Family includes two brothers, Aaron and Christopher...Majoring in business...Touts himself as the best fisherman on the team.

#2 Kyle Schneider

Position: IF
Height: 5-10
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Hockinson, Wash.
Previous Schools: Hockinson H.S.

2008: Appeared in two games, starting one...Was 1-for-1 with a single against British Columbia on March 9th...Went 1-for-2 with a two-run double in a 2-1 victory over College of Idaho on April 20.

Personal: A 2007 graduate of Hockinson H.S...Was a decorated player and four-year letterwinner for the Hawks...Three-time first-team all-league performer in baseball and three-time first-team all-league performer in football...League MVP in football as a senior...Born August 2, 1988 to Glenn and Debbie Schneider...Family includes sisters Ashley and Carly and brother Kelly...A business major at Concordia.

#3 Cameron Baker

Position: OF
Height: 6-0
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Spokane, Wash.
Previous Schools: Shadle Park H.S.

2008: Appeared in seven contests as a freshman for the Cavaliers...Batted .286 and scored one run for the season...Earned his first start on March 9 against the University of British Columbia and singled to lead off the bottom of the first inning.

Personal: A 2007 graduate of Shadle Park high school...Was a three-year letterwinner for the Highlanders...Captain of the baseball team as a junior and senior...Rushed for over 1,000 yards on the gridiron en route to earning first-team All-League honors...Born March 31, 1989...Son of Stacy and Gene Baker...Family includes brother Brent.

#4 John Spooner

Position: IF
Height: 5-11
Year: Senior
Hometown: Portland, Ore.
Previous Schools: Cleveland H.S./ College of the Siskiyous

Personal: Transferred to Concordia after a two-year stint at The College of the Siskiyous...Graduated from Portland's Cleveland high school in 2004 after leading the Warriors to the Portland Interscholastic League title as a senior...Earned honorable mention all-league honors in 2004...Son of Patti and Joe Spooner...Family includes a sister, Norah.

#5 Justen Safadago

Position: IF
Height: 5-9
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Seattle, Wash.
Previous Schools: Ballard H.S. / Lassen C.C.

#6 Mike Dickman

Position: IF
Height: 5-8
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Eugene, Ore.
Previous Schools: Marist H.S./Pt. Loma Nazarene University

2008: Redshirt season at Point Loma Nazarene University.

Personal: Graduated in 2007 from Eugene's Marist High School...Played four years for the Spartans and was a three-time all-league honoree...Named Rookie of the Year after hitting .300 as a freshman...Batted .330 as a sophomore, .315 as a junior and .415 as a senior...Named to the third-team All-State team as a senior...Was a perfect 10-0 as a pitcher his junior season...Son of Cheri and Rob Dickman...Family includes sisters Heidi and Angie and brother Jeremy.

#7 Ben Lanier

Position: OF/IF
Height: 5-8
Year: Senior
Hometown: Kinston, N.C.
Previous Schools: Kinston H.S./ Edmonds C.C.

2008: First-team all-Cascade Conference after batting .273 in his first season in the conference...Led the team with five home runs and was second on the team in runs with 27...Third on the team in hits with 37...A prolific offensive player, he homered in his first career plate appearance as a Cavalaier against Linfield on Feb. 2...Was 2-for-3 with four RBI and three runs scored against OIT on March 22.

Personal: Transferred after two years at Edmonds C.C...Graduated from Kinston High School in 2004...Three-year varsity shortstop for the Vikings...Helped Kinston to a conference championship in 2003...All-conference pick as a junior...Born July 4, 1986...Son of Connie and Benjamin Lanier...Family includes a younger brother, Jeremiah...Majoring in business.

#9 Joel Fogerty

Position: OF
Height: 5-9
Year: Senior
Hometown: Gresham, Ore.
Previous School: Gresham H.S.

Personal: A 2005 graduate of Gresham High School...Earned honorable mention all-Mt. Hood League honors for the Gophers as a senior...Two-year letterwinner on the diamond, also earned three varsity letters on the gridiron...Born September 26, 1986 to Linda and Mike Fogarty. Family includes brother Ty, a 2006 graduate of Concordia and member of the baseball team and Trevor.

#10 J.J. Berg

Position: IF
Height: 6-2
Year: Senior
Hometown: Seattle, Wash.
Previous Schools: Shorecrest H.S./Skagit Valley C.C./ Western Oregon University

Personal: Transfer from Skagit Valley C.C. where he earned second team NWAAC North honors...Graduated from Shorecrest high school in 2003 after earning three varsity letters for the Scots.. Born June 13, 1985...Son of Debbie and Jim Berg...Mother played softball at University of Puget Sound.

#11 Odie Hollingshed

Position: OF
Height: 5-11
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Portland, Ore.
Previous Schools: Cleveland H.S.

Personal: A 2007 graduate of Cleveland high school...Earned three letters as a first baseman for the Warriors...Also lettered as a junior and senior on the gridiron for Cleveland...Portland Interscholastic League (PIL) Player of the Year as a senior and first-team All-State in 5A in baseball...Member of the 2007 PIL baseball league champions and the 2006 PIL football league champions...Son of Patricia Hollingshed and Odie Hollingshed, Jr...Born January 11, 1989...Family includes sisters Barbara and Callie.

#12 Jarren Hirasaki

Position: C
Height: 5-6
Year: Junior
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
Previous Schools: McKinley H.S. / Monterray Bay C.C.
Personal: Played for Monterey Peninsula College before arriving at Concordia...Versatile player for McKinley High School, playing second, shortstop, catcher and as a pitcher for the Tigers...Second-team All-State as a senior...Also competed in bowling and in volleyball as a defensive specialist...Born June 2, 1987...Son of Noreen Tanno...Family includes an older sister, Janna...Majoring in physical education.

#14 Brady Miletich

Position: LHP/OF
Height:6-2
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Vancouver, Wash
Previous Schools: Heritage H.S.

Personal: A four-year letter-winner for the Heritage Timberwolves...Earned second-team All-Greater St. Helens League (GHSL) honors as a junior first baseman and honorable mention honors as a pitcher...Followed it up with a first-team All-GHSL honor as a first baseman and second-team as a pitcher...Timberwolves team captain as a senior...Earned two varsity letters on the hardwood as a forward for the Heritage basketball team...Born March 31, 1988 to Jane and Dave Miletich...Family includes younger brothers Colin and Erik...Met Ken Griffey Jr. as an eight-year old at the all-star game in Philadelphia...A business major at Concordia.

#15 Steven Taft

Position: RHP/OF
Height: 6-2
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Encinitas, Calif.
Previous Schools: San Dieguito Academy

2008: Appeared in seven games, starting one as a freshman for the Cavs...Started and pitched five innings in his first career appearance on the mound against Linfield on Feb. 24...Picked up a two-inning save against College of Idaho allowing just one hit while striking out the final batter to preserve a 2-1 conference win for the Cavs.

Personal: Pitched for four seasons at San Dieguito Academy...Holds the school mark for most career wins with 18 and single-season wins at eight...Coastal League Pitcher of the Year in 2007...Also earned first-team all-league and second-team all-San Diego following that season...Helped the Mustangs to a Coastal League title...Born October 24, 1988...Son of Deanna and Charles Taft...Family includes two brothers and three sisters...Father played basketball for Long Beach State...Majoring in business...Family owns a sportfishing business. Involved with "Friends of Rollo" an organization that helps underprivileged kids fish.

#16 Brett Byrd

Position: IF
Height: 5-9
Year: Junior
Hometown: Portland, Ore.
Previous Schools: Portland Christian H.S. / Warner Southern University

2008: Made three appearances and two starts as a sophomore for the Cavs.

2007: Made one start for the Cavs, going 1-for-2 with a run and a walk against British Columbia on March 18.

Personal: Redshirted at Warner Southern College before attending Concordia...Majoring in business...Graduated from Portland Christian in 2005...Two-time all-league pick for the Royals as an infielder...Played as a guard on the basketball team...Son of Carol House and Craig Byrd...Along with brother Cameron, raised over $500,000 for breast cancer research while playing music in their band Mindframe...The brothers' effort was made in memory of their mother.

#17 Tommy Whalen

Position: C
Height: 5-11
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
Previous Schools: San Dieguito Academy

2008: Batted .303 in 33 at-bats as a freshman...Made his first appearance March 8 with a pinch-hit single to lead off the ninth...Four of his 10 hits were doubles...Knocked in three runs in first career start against Lewis-Clark State on March 26.

Personal: Four-year catcher for San Diegutio High School...Moved up to first-team all-league status as a senior after capturing second-team honors the previous season...Born February 7, 1989...Son of Annette and Thomas Whalen...Family includes a sister, Alexandria...Majoring in business...Intends to pursue an MBA degree...Volunteered with the Special Olympics.

#18 Brett Hawley

Position: RHP
Height: 6-2
Year: Senior
Hometown: Bellevue, Wash.
Previous Schools: Newport H.S. / Concordia University-Irvine

2008: Carried a 4.15 ERA in 21 appearances for the Navy and White.. Was used primarily out of the bullpen as he earned five saves to lead the Cavs...Struck out 47 hitters in 52 innings of work, good for second on the team...Pitched two innings of perfect relief with two strikeouts against NCAA DI University of Portland to preserve a 2-0 lead on the road...Picked up his first win of the season with three innings of scoreless ball at OIT on March 21... Struck out three while holding the Owls hitless.

Personal: Played two seasons at Columbia Basin College and one year at Pepperdine...Pitched for Newport High School, graduating in 2003...Born June 22, 1984...Son of Pamela and Richard Hawley...Family includes an older brother, Matt...Majoring in business/marketing...Holds a 4 handicap in golf...Great uncle Cap Peterson played with the 1985 Giants that featured all-time greats Juan Marichal, Willie Mays and Willie McCovey.

#20 Dylan Smith

Position: RHP
Height: 6-1
Year: Junior
Hometown: Vancouver, Wash.
Previous Schools: Columbia River H.S.

2008: Made five appearances for the Cavs as sophomore...Was 1-0 with one save in his five appearances...Picked up his lone win with two-innings of scoreless work against College of Idaho on April 20...Gave up two hits while striking out one to secure a 2-1 victory over the Yotes...Earned his save early in the season against Linfield College on February 24.

2007: Came in from the bullpen three times for 3.2 innings of work...Carried a 2.45 ERA...Opened his CU career with 2/3 of perfect pitching with a strikeout against Pacific Lutheran on Feb. 23...Allowed only run of the year against No. 1-ranked Lewis-Clark State.

Personal: Graduate from Columbia River High School in 2006...Four-year pitcher for the Chieftains...Born April 25, 1988...Son of Jane and Glenn Smith, both staff members at Concordia...Family includes an older sister, Carlee...Majoring in history...Volunteered with Habitat for Humanity.

#21 Jon Houts

Position: IF
Height: 5-11
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Ramona, Calif.
Previous Schools: Ramona H.S.

2008: Made 12 starts in 32 appearances...Pounded out 16 hits, including three homers and four doubles...Knocked in 15 runs and scored 11 times...Homered in his first start of his career on February 23 against Whitman College...Knocked in three runs in the contest...Was 2-for-3 with an RBI double and a run scored...Batted .346 in 26 at-bats with runners in scoring position.

Personal: All-league third baseman for Ramona High School...Graduated in 2007...Earned all-league honors as a senior...Born March 5, 1989...Son of Lynne and Jim Houts...Family includes a brother, Chris, and a sister, Ashley...Majoring in business...Rides dirtbikes in free time...Enjoys movies, even the really bad ones.

#22 Chris Jaime

Position: C/IF
Height: 5-8
Year: Junior
Hometown: San Diego,Calif.
Previous Schools: Madison H.S./Mesa C.C.

Personal: A high school standout in talent rich San Diego, Calif...Three-time All-league performer for the Madison Warhawks...Capped a stellar senior campaign where he hit .481 and knocked in 30 runs with League Player of the Year honors...Finished with the 15th highest batting average in San Diego County and voted to the San Diego Union Tribune All-Academic Team...Born August 28, 1988...Son of Patti and Sam Jaime...Family includes a sister, Ashley...A business marketing major.

#23 Brad Lalande

Position: C/IF
Height: 5-11
Year: Senior
Hometown: Scappose, Ore.
Previous School: Scappoose H.S.

Personal: A two-year letter-winner for the Scappoose Indians...Two-time first-team all-league honoree...Earned thir-team all-state honors as a senior...Three-year letter winner in football for the Indians as an offensive lineman...A member of Scappoose's second consecutive state football championship team as a sophomore...Son of Deanna and Robert Lelande...Family includes a brother, Ryan, and a sister, Stephanie.

#24 Tyler Anderson

Position: OF
Height: 5-11
Year: Junior
Hometown: Twin Falls, Idaho
Previous Schools: Twin Falls High School

2008: Appeared in 17 games including two starts for the Cavs as a sophomore...Had two hits and two runs and one RBI...Was 2-for-4 with a run scored while batting leadoff on April 20 against conference foe College of Idaho...Scored the game-winning run in Concordia's 6-5 win over Corban on March 31.

2007: Hit .500 with six singles in 12 charged at-bats...Starter twice while entering 17 total contests...Recorded a 3-for-3 day at the plate with two RBI and two runs against British Columbia on March 18.

Personal: Graduate of Twin Falls High School in 2006...Outfielder for the Bruins...Also played as a wide receiver/strong safety on the football team...Team claimed a 5A state title in football in 2005...Born February 24, 1988...Son of Julie and David Anderson...Family includes two sisters, Katecia and Joanne...Majoring in pre-physical therapy.

#26 Brad Himes

Position: IF
Height: 6-4
Year: Senior
Hometown: Chatsworth, Calif.
Previous Schools: Bishop Alemeny H.S.

2008: Had a breakout performance as a junior, batting .288 in 104 at-bats...Appeared in 37 contests while starting 30...Knocked in 19 runs and banged out 30 hits while handling first base duties...Was 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in a 10-4 win over Corban on March 31...Added three more hits two games later against University of British Columbia on April 6.

2007: Saw limited action as a sophomore, making two starts and playing in nine games.

2006: Had 12 appearances with two starts in first season with the Navy and White...Had one error against 45 putouts on the season...On offense, had two hits and a walk in 21 at-bats...Ended the year with a hit and a run against Linfield on May 7.

2005: Redshirt.

Personal: Bishop Alemany High School grad in 2004...Pitched and played first for the Indians...All-league player as a senior...Born July 6, 1985...Son of Mimi and Les Himes...Family includes a younger brother, Mike, and two older sisters, Erin and Katie...Majoring in health/physical education...Intends to coach high school baseball in the future.

#27 Jimmy Rudig

Position: 1B
Height: 6-5
Year: Senior
Hometown: Milwaukie, Ore.
Previous Schools: Rex Putnam H.S.

2008: Third on the team in batting average with a .343 clip...Appeared in 11 contests and started all 11...Belted two homers and knocked in six runs on the season and batted .375 with runners in scoring position...Blasted a two-run homer against Linfield on opening day in the eighth inning...Handled 89 chances on defense without an error.

2007: Made 41 starts in 44 appearances...Third on the squad with 39 hits while batting .277 on the season...Also third in the team after racking up 22 RBI...Swiped two bases in three attempts...Went 9-for-11, including a 4-for-4 performance with five RBI, in a three-game series against Albertson in the middle of the season...Tallied eight multi-hit games on the year...With 11 walks, elevated his on-base percentage to .338.

2006: Only .04 off the team lead in batting average after connecting on a .300 clip...Made nine starts with 29 overall games played...Had 10 RBI despite only 50 charged at-bats...Went 3-for-4 with three RBI against Pacific on April 25...Stretched a triple against Oregon Tech on April 23.

2005: Redshirt.

Personal: Rex Putnam High School graduate in 2004...Captained the Kingsmen baseball team as a senior...Earned honorable mention all-league accolades...Born January 31, 1986...Son of Laura and Tom Rudig...Family includes a brother, Tommy, and a sister, Sarah...Majoring in finance.

#28 Ross Conway

Position: RHP
Height: 6-8
Year: Senior
Hometown: Seattle, Wash.
Previous Schools: Garfield H.S.

2008: Tied for first on the pitching staff with 12 starts...Finished the season with a 6.75 era in 53.1 innings pitched...Pitched three innings of scoreless ball against Linfield on February 16...Earned Concordia's first win of the season after going six innings against George Fox on February 23.

2007: Third on the pitching staff with 17 appearances...Finished with a 6.39 ERA in 4.2 innings on way to a 3-2 record...Made three starts...Struck out 37 batters including a season-high seven in three innings against Linfield on March 20.

2006: Reliever on nine occasions...Held opponents scoreless in six outings, tagged for one run twice...Five of his seven earned runs occurred against Albertson on April 14 for the sole blemish on the year to inflate his ERA to 5.11...Finished with an 0-1 record with 12.1 innings of work. Struck out seven while giving three walks.

#29 Sean Myrom

Position: IF
Height: 6-1
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
Previous Schools: Rancho Bernardo H.S.

2008: The only freshman named to the Cascade Conference All-Conference team...Batted .280 in 39 appearances...Third on the team with 21 RBI... Batted .382 with runners in scoring position and credited with 10 two-out RBI...Went 3-for6 with four RBI and three runs scored against Whitman on February 23.

Personal: Rancho Bernardo High School alum...Played in the infield for the Broncos for two seasons...Born July 16, 1989...Son of Kathy and Craig Myrom...Family includes one brother, Erik...Majoring in health and fitness management...Hopes to work as a personal trainer for major league players...Enjoys scuba diving.

#30 Sean Rivera

Position: C
Height: 5-8
Year: Junior
Hometown: Vancouver, Wash
Previous Schools: Columbia River H.S.

#31 Ben Rue

Position: RHP
Height: 6-4
Year: Senior
Hometown: Silverton, Ore.
Previous Schools: Silverton H.S.

2008: An All-Region I team honoree in 2008...Led the conference with a 2.66 ERA en route to All-Cascade Collegiate Conference honors...Second in the conference and first on the team with 56 strikeouts...Struck out seven batters in a complete game shutout victory over Corban on May 4...Picked up a three-inning save in a 5-3 victory over George Fox on February 23.

2007: Starter on nine dates...Finished the year with a 3-4 record and a 5.27 ERA after totaling 54.2 innings...Struck out a career-high 11 batters in 5.2 innings against British Columbia on March 17...Had 50 strikeouts on the season while holding his walk count to 20...Pitched seven innings, allowing just a single run, for his first win and a 5-3 team win against Linfield on Feb. 22.

2006: Came in to pitch in 11 ballgames, making lone start against British Columbia on April 18...Worked 23.2 innings from the mound with a 7.99 ERA.

Personal: Played four seasons of baseball and basketball for Silverton High School...Graduated in 2005...Two-time team MVP in both sports...Second-team all-conference selection as an infielder in 2004 and as a pitcher in 2005...Born April 29, 1987...Son of Donna and Joel Rue...Family include two brother, Jesse and Lucas...Majoring in physical education/athletic training...Spent time working with Habitat for Humanity and at the Chris Dudley Diabetes Basketball Camp.

#32 Ian Miller

Position: RHP
Height: 5-10
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Vancouver, Wash.
Previous Schools: Heritage H.S.

#33 Brandon Nelson

Position: RHP
Height: 6-3
Year: Senior
Hometown: Vancouver, Wash.
Previous Schools: Heritage H.S.

2008: Made 10 appearances and one start as a junior...Pitched 16 innings and finished with an 8.44 ERA...Pitched two-innings of perfect ball in only start on March 9 against the University of British Columbia.

2007: Number called six times for pitching relief...Struck out 10 batters in 12.1 innings...Carried a 6.57 ERA.

2006: Appeared in six games as a reliever...Pitched 7.1 innings with a 13.50 ERA...Struck out five while issuing eight walks...Went 2-for-2 at the plate with a pair of doubles against Linfield on May 7.

Personal: Baseball and basketball standout for heritage High School, graduating in 2005...All-conference pitcher for the Timberwolves as a senior...Born April 1, 1987...Son of Nory and Chuck Nelson...Family includes a younger brother, Dylan, and a younger sister, Natalie...Majoring in business.

#34 Jarrod Castrejon

Position: RHP
Height: 6-3
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Ramona, Calif.
Previous Schools: Ramona H.S.

#36 Danny Brown

Position: IF
Height: 5-7
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Battle Ground, Wash.
Previous Schools: Battle Ground, H.S.

Personal: A decorated player out of Battle Ground High School...Three-year letter winner for the Tigers... First-Team All-League for the Tigers as a senior...Twice named team MVP...Also lettered for three years on the Tigers golf squad...Made trips to the district golf tournaments as a junior and senior...Born January 27, 1989 to Cynthia and Richard Brown... Family includes one brother, Andrew.

#37 Aaron Cummins

Position: C
Height: 6-0
Year: Senior
Hometown: Salem, Ore.
Previous Schools: South Salem H.S./Chemeketa C.C.

#38 Myles Stratton

Position: P
Height: 6-1
Year: Senior
Hometown: Vancouver, Wash.
Previous School: Hudson's Bay H.S./Lower Columbia C.C.

#39 Richard Idler

Position: OF
Height: 5-11
Year: Senior
Hometown: Bridgeville, Del.
Previous School: Woodbridge H.S./Hesston College

Personal: A four-year letterwinner for the Raiders of Woodbridge high school...Earned First-Team All-Conference honors as a junior and senior...Competed in five different sports for Woodbridge...Four-year letterwinner in soccer...Named to three-straight first-team All-League teams. Earned third-team All-State honors as a goalkeeper as a senior...Was a first-team all conference performer on the gridiron in the one year he played football...Born December 26, 1986 to Jean and Mathew Idler...Family includes brothers Reuss and Micah and sister Jerilyn...Jerilyn was a member of Virginia Wesleyan's Final Four soccer team in NCAA Division III.

#40 Chris Gutzman

Position: LHP
Height: 6-4
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Vancouver, Wash.
Previous School: Evergreen H.S.